Philadelphia Eagles: 7 Prospects to target in 2019 NFL Draft

NEW ORLEANS, LA - NOVEMBER 18: Head Coach Doug Pederson talks with Carson Wentz #11 of the Philadelphia Eagles in the first half of a game against the New Orleans Saints at Mercedes-Benz Superdome on November 18, 2018 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Wesley Hitt/Getty Images) /

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DALLAS, TX – OCTOBER 06: Charles Omenihu #90 of the Texas Longhorns celebrates after a play against the Oklahoma Sooners in the first half of the 2018 AT&T Red River Showdown at Cotton Bowl on October 6, 2018 in Dallas, Texas. (Photo by Tom Pennington/Getty Images) /

4. Charles Omenihu, DE, Texas

The Eagles will undoubtedly need help along the defensive front. Brandon Graham is set to become a free agent and, while he was great two seasons ago (9.5 sacks), it’s time to move on. Derek Barnett will get a chance to show what he’s capable of — deservedly so — but he’ll need some help. Defensive end Michael Bennett and Chris Long are aging vets. So, the Eagles aren’t likely to rely on them to do the heavy lifting, nor should they.

In comes a player like Charles Omenihu, who not only gives them depth, but a potential day one starter. Omenihu’s athleticism is eye-popping, especially for his size. He’s 6-6, 275 pounds with an amazing first step and enough flexibility to dip his hips. While he’s not overwhelmingly quick with counter moves, he uses his hands well.

Because he’s gifted with length and athletic ability he makes for inaccurate hand placements. While he can get washed from time to time because of his hand placement. He does a solid stacking and shedding against the run.

Moreover, he has the ability to kick inside because of his ability play the gap — similarly to the way Bennett is used. With the First Pick’s Thomas Welte highlighted Omenhiu’s early dominance at the Senior Bowl.

Omenihu is an ideal base 4-3 end, a perfect paring with Barnett. Plus, he’s a fast riser with amazing traits. Some teams could covet him as a five-technique in a 3-4 scheme or three-technique or base end in a 4-3. The Eagles could tab him in the first round and they won’t be over-drafting.

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